Missouri State Bears at New Mexico State Aggies
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Ronnel Johnson scores go-ahead TD in overtime and Missouri State beats New Mexico State 24-17
Missouri State (4-3, 1-1 Conference USA) has won back-to-back games against FBS opponents for the first time in program history.
New Mexico State DL Henry Davis III got a hand on a third-and-7 pass near midfield with 2:29 remaining in regulation to force a Missouri State punt that went just 14 yards. Five plays later, Donovan Faupel caught an 11-yard pass in the end zone and New Mexico State kicked the extra point to tie it at 17-all.
Missouri State had a chance to win it on the final play of regulation, but Yousef Obeid’s 50-yard field-goal attempt went wide right.
Clark was 28 of 44 for 283 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions for Missouri State. Shomari Lawrence rushed for 97 yards.
Logan Fife threw four interceptions for New Mexico State (3-4, 1-3). Faupel caught 10 passes for 84 yards.
How To Watch
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- TV Channel: Bears at Aggies 2021 College Football, week 9, is broadcasted on CBSSN.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 9:45 | Jeron Askren 9 Yd pass from Jacob Clark (Yousef Obeid Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 11:40 | Isaiah Rudison 4 Yd Run (Ryan Hawk Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 10:45 | Ramone Green Jr. 18 Yd pass from Jacob Clark (Yousef Obeid Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 4:28 | Yousef Obeid 32 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 4th Period 5:23 | Ryan Hawk 25 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 1:49 | Donovan Faupel 11 Yd pass from Logan Fife (Ryan Hawk Kick) |
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TD | 5 0:00 | Ronnel Johnson 7 Yd pass from Jacob Clark (Yousef Obeid Kick) |
Statistics
 MOST |
 NMSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 22 | 1st Downs | 20 |
| 6-14 | 3rd down efficiency | 3-10 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 0-1 |
| 409 | Total Yards | 289 |
| 283 | Passing | 207 |
| 28/44 | Comp/Att | 22/34 |
| 6.4 | Yards per pass | 6.1 |
| 126 | Rushing | 82 |
| 32 | Rushing Attempts | 25 |
| 3.9 | Yards per rush | 3.3 |
| 12-110 | Penalties | 7-61 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 4 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 4 |
| 32:35 | Possession | 27:25 |
Game Information
Location: Las Cruces, NM
Attendance: 8,790 · Capacity:
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